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Octopus chierchiae
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Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus
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Ogilbyina novaehollandiae
Synonyms: Pseudochromis novaehollandiae
Environment: Reef-associated; marine, usually 10 - 20 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 27115)
Western Central Pacific: Great Barrier Reef.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34 - 38; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20. Males grayish with reddish head, large individuals usually dark gray to black; females pinkish to bright yellow or greenish with short reddish bars below posterior dorsal fin, large individuals sometimes dark gray to black with red belly (Ref. 2334).
Biology: Occurs inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). Found in or near holes (Ref. 9710). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413).
Data Sheet: http://fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=15005
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ogilbyina novaehollandiae
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Austrailian Pseudochromis
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Ogilbyina queenslandiae
Synonyms: Dampiera longipinnis, Labracinus longipinnis, Polyacanthus queenslandiae, Pseudochromis queenslandiae
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 20 m (Ref. 9710), usually 10 - 20 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: endemic to Queensland, Australia.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32 - 37; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. Color variable depending on sex; male mainly red anteriorly and purplish posteriorly; dorsal, anal and caudal fins bluish except dorsal reddish on anterior part; female with a grayish head, largely yellow-orange on side, with 5-6 brown bars on upper half of anterior part of body; fins largely reddish (Ref. 2334).
Biology: Usually found in or near holes of coral reefs (Ref. 9710).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=15013
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ogilbyina queenslandiae
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Queensland dottyback
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Opistognathus aurifrons
Synonyms: Gnathypops aurifrons
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 40 m (Ref. 9710), usually 3 - 40 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)
Distribution: Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); - 23°S
Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to Barbados and northern South America.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Body light bluish gray with numerous pale blue dots; head, nape and anterior part of dorsal fin yellow; a pair of black spots often present on chin (Ref. 13442).
Biology: Inhabit burrows made of crushed coral or sand. Hovers vertically, above or near its hole. The male courts the female by swimming in an arched position with his fins spread towards her (Ref. 9710). Male broods the eggs orally (Ref. 5521). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35427).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=3684
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Opistognathus aurifrons
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Pearly jawfish
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Opistognathus macrognathus
Synonyms: Opisthognathus fasciatum, Opisthognathus macrops, Opisthognathus megastoma, Opistognathus scaphiurus
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 44 m (Ref. 26893). Tropical
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)
Distribution: Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to northern South America. Including Antilles but absent in Jamaica (Ref. 26938).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16. Black spot on upper half of dorsal fin from sixth or seventh to ninth spines. Males have long, upcurved extension of maxillary bone marked with black bands (Ref. 26938). Females appear to lack the long double-banded maxilla, and there is only a single blackish band at the corner of the mouth (Ref. 13442).
Biology: Inhabits sandy bottoms near coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Feeds on gastropods, crabs and fishes (Ref. 13628). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Oviparous, mouthbrooding by males (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://fishbase.org/summary/speciesSummary.php?id=3686
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Opistognathus macrognathus
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://www.rcthawaii.com/cvb/5.htm
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Banded Jawfish
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Opistognathus puctatus
Synonyms:
Environment: Marine; demersal, usually 50 - 90 m (Ref. 27115). Tropical; 18°C - 24°C (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 40.6 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7419); max. published weight: 1.1 kg (Ref. 40637)
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Bahía Magdalena (Baja California), throughout the Gulf of California, and south to Panama.
Description:
Biology: Feeds on small fishes, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Nocturnal. Cleans and excavates its burrow, like keeping its home clean and tidy.
Data Sheet: http://fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=6414
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Opistognathus puctatus
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Finespotted Jawfish
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Opistognathus randalli
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Environment: Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 5 - 32 m (Ref. 81517). Tropical
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 10.4 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 81517); 10.9 cm SL (female)
Distribution: Western Pacific: Indonesia, eastern Borneo and the Philippines.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15; Vertebrae: 28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: elongate supramaxilla and posterior end of maxilla produced as a thin flexible lamina; a single conspicuous black stripe at inner lining of upper jaw and adjacent membranes; dorsal, anal and caudal fins with narrow, pale (blue in life) distal margins; when alive, dorsal portion of iris golden; lateral-line terminus below verticals between segmented dorsal-fin rays 1 to 4, typically below second to third ray; caudal vertebrae 18 (Ref. 81517).
Biology: Males of this species are strongly territorial and frequently engage in jaw locking combat, apparently to evict rivals or confiscate their burrows (Ref. 81517). Found in sand/rubble bottoms near reefs in about 5-30 m (Ref 90102).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/65634
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Opistognathus randalli
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Tiger jawfish; gold-spec jawfish
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Opistognathus rosenblatti
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Blue Spotted Jawfish
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Opsanus tau
Synonyms: Gadus tau, Opsanus cerapalus,
Environment: Marine; reef-associated.
Subtropical; 43°N - 25°N
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 43.2 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); max. published weight: 2,230 g (Ref. 40637)
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Florida in USA, straggling south to Miami in cold years.
Description:
Biology: Largely inhabits inshore water on rocky bottoms and reefs, jetties and wrecks. Frequently occurs among litter and tolerates polluted water. Becoming important as an experimental fish because of its size and hardiness. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35422).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=3069l
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Opsanus tau
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: The Saltwater Aquarium in the Home - 4th edition. Robert P.L. Straughan. Also Schumman, as referenced in Fishbase
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Oyster Toadfish
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Ostorhinchus chrysopomus
Synonyms: Apogon chrysopomus
Environment: Reef-associated; marine
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48635)
Distribution: Tropical
Indo-West Pacific: ranges from the Indo-Malay Archipelago to New Guinea and Solomon Islands. - from http://www.fishbase.us/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=58153&genusname=Apogon&speciesname=chrysopomus
Description: Adults with orange spots on cheek and young with black body lines (Ref. 48635)
Biology: Found in coral reefs, more commonly in aggregations among branching corals (Ref. 36661, 48635) - from http://www.fishbase.us/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=58153&genusname=Apogon&speciesname=chrysopomus
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=58153
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ostorhinchus chrysopomus
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Spot Gilled Cardinalfish, Spot Cheek Cardinalfish, Cheek-Spot Cardinalfish
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Ostorhinchus compressus
Synonyms: Amia compressa, Apogonichthys macrophthalmus, Apogon compressus
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m (Ref. 37816)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); common length : 8.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37816)
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Malaysia east to Palau in Micronesia and the Solomon Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to the Great Barrier Reef.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. Color is white or pinkish with about six red-brown stripes on side; 3-4 dark spots at the base of the caudal fin. Eyes iridescent blue. Small juveniles have yellow caudal peduncle with black spot in centre, mimicking the large-toothed Cheilodipterus species. That enables them to swim about more freely (Ref. 48635).
Biology: Found in small aggregates among or near mounds of branching corals such as Porites cylindrica or P. nigrescens (Ref. 1602). Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35404).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=5769
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ostorhinchus compressus
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Split Banded Cardinal / Ochre-striped cardinalfish
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Ostorhinchus cyanosoma
Synonyms: Apogon cyanosoma, Apogon cyanosomus, Apogon hyalosoma, Apogon novaeguinea, Ostorhinchus cyanosoma, Ostorhynchus cyanosoma
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m (Ref. 11441), usually 1 - 12 m (Ref. 37816)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 8.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334); common length : 6.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37816)
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea south to Mozambique and east to Fiji, north to the Ryukyu and Bonin islands, south to New Caledonia. Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Bluish silver in color, with 6 orange-yellow stripes, including a short post ocular stripe. Sub-equal along abdomen, and midlateral stripe ends into pinkish to orange spot on caudal fin base (red at night) (Ref. 48635).
Biology: Inhabits sheltered clear water areas of lagoon and seaward reefs from depths of 1 to at least 49 m. Found in small or large aggregations under ledges, in holes, or even among long spines of sea urchins. Feeds on planktonic crustaceans and small invertebrates. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35404).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=4600
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ostorhinchus cyanosoma
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Yellowstriped Cardinal
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Ostorhinchus endekataenia
Synonyms: Apogon endekataenia, Amia endekataenia, Apogon edekataenia, Apogon singapurensis, Ostorhinchus edekataenia, Ostorhinchus endekataenia
Environment: Reef-associated; marine
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 14.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48635)
Distribution: Tropical, Western Pacific: Tokyo Bay to Taiwan and southward along the western Pacific. Reported from Samoa (Ref. 592).
Description: Dorsalspines (total): 8; Dorsalsoft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8. Closely resemble A. doederleini, but distinguished in having longitudinal stripes in its sides, and a black ocellus equal to eye diameter on the base of its caudal fin.
Biology: Occurs along cliffs and slightly deep water (Ref. 559, 48635), in coral reef crevices (Ref. 9710). Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300). Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=6524
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ostorhinchus endekataenia
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Candystripe cardinalfish
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Ostorhinchus margaritophorus
Synonyms: Apogon margaritophorus
Environment: Reef-associated; marine
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 6.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48635)
Distribution: Tropical; 20°N - 28°S, 94°E - 168°E
Western Central Pacific: Indo-Malay Archipelago to Solomon Islands.
Description: Mid-lateral stripe joining to stripe below over abdomen forming series of white spots between (Ref. 48635).
Biology: Found in shallow coral reefs around lagoons and sheltered bays (Ref. 36661). In small groups, usually sheltering near long-spined urchins or large anemones in seagrasses (Ref. 48635).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=58156
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Ostorhinchus margaritophorus
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Copperbanded Cardinalfish / Red-striped Cardinalfish
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Ostorhinchus quadrifasciatus
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Broadband Cardinalfish, Two Stripe Cardinalfish
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Oxycercichthys veliferus
Synonyms: Ogilbyina velifera, Pseudochromis veliferus
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 12 - 50 m (Ref. 81967), usually 12 - 35 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Australia.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16. Adults pale gray to yellowish with upper part of head bluish; dark blue spot at front of dorsal fin; dorsal fin bluish, grading to yellow posteriorly (Ref. 2334).
Biology: Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found around rock and coral formations on sandy bottoms (Ref. 9710).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=15015
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Oxycercichthys veliferus
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: Wittenrich, 2007 - Breeder's Guide to Marine Aquarium Fishes
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Sailfin Dottyback
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Oxymonacanthus halli
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Red Sea Long Nosed Filefish, Long Nosed Filefish
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Oxymonacanthus longirostris
Synonyms: Balistes hispidus longirostris
Environment: Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 4 - 30 m (Ref. 1602)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa south to Maputo, Mozambique (Ref. 4421) and east to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, and Tonga. Replaced by Oxymonacanthus halli in the Red Sea.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 35; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 29 - 32. Ventral rudiment absent; bristles on caudal peduncle of males longer than others on body (Ref. 37816).
Biology: Occurs in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from 0.5 to at least 30 m. Found in pairs or small groups and nests near bases of dead corals, often on clumps of algae. Monogamous (Ref. 52884, 48637). Feeds exclusively on Acropora polyps. Feeding takes place throughout the day becoming less towards the evening (Ref. 46144).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=6559
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Oxymonacanthus longirostris
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://www.lsmac.org/smf/index.php?topic=140.0
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Orange Spotted Filefish
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Oxynoe antillarum
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Environment: Demersal
Size/Weight/Age: 2 - 4 cm
Distribution: Tropical and subtropical west Atlantic from Florida to northern Brazil.
Description: Animal green, often with translucent white spots all over. There is a characteristic pattern of mottled white pigmentation. The rhinophores are mottled white and there is a band of this colour extending along each side of the head from the base of each rhinophore. A similar coloured band runs around the edge of the parapodia, and along the edge of the foot, and forms a median line down the foot, behind the parapodia, to the posterior tip. The parapodia and foor have scattered papillae which are often pigmented white. They have a transparent shell which is hidden between the two flaps of skin [parapodia] behind the head.
Biology: Oxynoe is a sacoglossan sea slug that feeds on Caulerpa. All sacoglossans feed by stabbing a hole through the cell wall of the algae that they feed on, and then sucking out the cell contents.
Data Sheet: http://www.seaslugforum.net/showall/oxynanti
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Oxynoe antillarum
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Caulerpa Slug
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Oxyrrhis marina
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FC2
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